In addition to crowds of lawyers, nurses and doctors, teachers, and sales reps, applicants in the past year included a chimney sweep, a paleontologist, a college basketball coach, and a man who sells paint guns (the “world’s most enthralling product,” he jokes).

CUPID’S SUCCESS RATE

Chances both daters wanted a second date after their initial setup: 50/50

Number of kisses reported to the Globe Magazine: 7*

*This number includes hand kisses, cheek kisses, and lip kisses.

GETTING TO KNOW THE APPLICANTS

(via their best dating stories)

“I went on a date to Cheers once. It started as a joke, but we ended up dedicating cheesy songs to each other and dancing in the middle of the bar. A total blast.”

— Emily, 30, Beacon Hill

“The best date I ever had was learning how to harvest clams and oysters in Wellfleet. It was a dirty date, but fun.”

— Deborah, 55, South Yarmouth

“We went to the beach all day, then to a restaurant overlooking the water, then at night we